Fell for the Alpha-less Queen

Chapter 588

Chapter 588 A Promise Fulfilled

At last, everything for the old man’s funeral had been settled. One by one, mourners stepped forward to lay flowers at the grave. Just then, a light rain began to fall. Nathaniel quickly arranged for several hundred black umbrellas to be brought in and distributed among the guests. Landon opened one and held it over Tessa the entire time.

Staring at the photo on the gravestone, Landon made a silent vow in his heart: Grandpa, don’t worry. As long as I live, I’ll protect her with everything I have. No one will ever hurt her. It was a promise he would lifetime.

carry for a

Even after the guests had all left, Tessa remained at the gravesite. Landon, Nathaniel, Hudson, Cameron, Ysabel–and even Landon’s second sister, Rebecca–stayed with her. No one had the heart to let her face this moment alone.

“Grandpa, I should go now,” Tessa said, her voice hoarse but steady. “You’re here alone… you have to take care of yourself. I’ll look after Louis. I won’t let him suffer.”

She paused, then gently stroked the cold stone. “And Montedra–you always worried about it. I’ll protect it, I promise. Look at your granddaughter… not bad, right?”

“I’ll be okay. Let’s go,” she turned to the others, forcing a smile. “You’re all exhausted. Don’t worry about me.”

Ysabel grabbed her hand. “Tessa, let me stay with you for a few days.”

Tessa ruffled her hair. “No need. I still have a lot to take care of.”

“If you need anything, call me. Don’t carry

“Thanks, Rebecca.”

should head back and get some rest.” They’d been taking turns watching over things for two days

pulled her aside. “Uncle’s here. She’ll be fine.”

had to return to the

apartment. Instead, he brought her to

simply wrapped her arms around his neck and buried her

bedroom, Landon asked gently, “Want to take a bath? I’ll run

looked up at him, her eyes still tinged with red. “Landon, I’m

her and pulling her into his arms. “But Grandpa

without replying. She understood all the logic in the world–but the ache in

something, then get some sleep,”

A

once, she didn’t

Landon sat with her while she ate. She barely touched her food, but he didn’t push her. That night, he lay beside her, holding her close, his hand gently patting

his chest, finally finding

him there, even the hardest

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